Groupe Vocal GYMEL - Paris The Groupe vocal Gymel was founded in 1999 by Pierre Louis Godeberge. It is a chamber choir dedicated to European vocal music from the nineteenth century onwards. As its director, Pierre Louis Godeberge has given with the Gro...  moreGroupe Vocal GYMEL - Paris The Groupe vocal Gymel was founded in 1999 by Pierre Louis Godeberge. It is a chamber choir dedicated to European vocal music from the nineteenth century onwards. As its director, Pierre Louis Godeberge has given with the Groupe Vocal GYMEL numerous concerts in Paris and its metropolitan area, in Champagne-Ardennes, Touraine and Normandy. He has conducted both religious and secular a cappella repertoires, notably Slavic and Church slavonic music. He has also premièred works by French contemporary composers (Bicalho, Maillé, Anders). In 2007, the ensemble was finalist at the national competition of the Florilège vocal of Tours.  less

The Island Consort Chamber Choir is a 20-voice community chamber choir that first appeared in concert in late April 2007. Its repertoire is varied and loosely “classical”, focusing on sacred and secular music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. We ...  moreThe Island Consort Chamber Choir is a 20-voice community chamber choir that first appeared in concert in late April 2007. Its repertoire is varied and loosely “classical”, focusing on sacred and secular music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. We rehearse Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30. This is an auditioned group with considerable musical and choral experience, one that aspires to a higher standard of performance. Our members include amateur and professional musicians, choir directors and music educators. Prospective members may audition from time to time as positions come open. Contact the choir if you have an interest in joining. We perform mostly a cappella pieces, but many of our concerts include accompaniment by members of the Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra and organ.  less

The Metropolitan Transit Authority in New York has a “Poetry in Motion” series that puts posters of poetry in subway cars. I was on the 1 train on Manhattan’s West Side one day when I saw the poem “Heaven,” by Patrick Phillips. I was immediately captured ...  moreThe Metropolitan Transit Authority in New York has a “Poetry in Motion” series that puts posters of poetry in subway cars. I was on the 1 train on Manhattan’s West Side one day when I saw the poem “Heaven,” by Patrick Phillips. I was immediately captured by the simple beauty of Patrick’s poem, and the mystery of the first line, “It will be the past.” I loved his vision and thought immediately that I wanted to compose music for this poeM. Mystery, joy, wonder. “Heaven” is the winner of choral composition competitions sponsored by both the Manhattan Choral Ensemble and Georgia College. Performed by the Georgia College Max Noah Singers, Dr. Jennifer Flory conducting.  less

soloist Alexey Neklyudov (tenor) Concert in Basilica di San Nicola in Bari, Italy at 19.05.2009

Hi everybody - I just thought it was worth letting you know that Charles MacDougall (solo tenor, previous member of VOCES8) and I have recorded a very lighthearted single of a recent Christmas Carol of mine - and we hope you enjoy it! You can listen to i...

(1. The Lute, 2. The Thunderbolt, 3. The Sun) Music by Stanley M. Hoffman (1999) Words by Judah al Harizi, 13th century English Translation by Stanley M. Hoffman Music and Translation: © Copyright 2000 by Ione Press, Inc., a division of ECS Publish...  more(1. The Lute, 2. The Thunderbolt, 3. The Sun) Music by Stanley M. Hoffman (1999) Words by Judah al Harizi, 13th century English Translation by Stanley M. Hoffman Music and Translation: © Copyright 2000 by Ione Press, Inc., a division of ECS Publishing. www.ecspublishing.com All rights reserved. Used by permission. ECS Publishing Catalog No. 6435  

Laudate Dominum by Giuseppe Ottavio Pitoni (1657-1743). This Italian composer wrote some fifty masses for three or four choirs. He is the one who extended until the middle of the 18th century the roman school influence, still attached to the so called "T...  moreLaudate Dominum by Giuseppe Ottavio Pitoni (1657-1743). This Italian composer wrote some fifty masses for three or four choirs. He is the one who extended until the middle of the 18th century the roman school influence, still attached to the so called "Treditions Palestriniennes". read more - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giuseppe_Ottavio_Pitoni Laudate Dominum in sanctis eius. Laudate eum in firmamento virtutis eius. Laudate eum in virtutibus eius. Laudate eum secundum multitudinem magnitudinis eius. Laudate eum in sono tubae. Laudate eum in psalterio et cithara. Laudate eum in tympano et choro. Laudate eum in chordis et organo. Laudate eum in cymbalis bene sonantibus. Laudate eum in cymbalis iubilationis. Omnis spiritus laudet Dominum! Praise the Lord in his sanctuary. Praise him in his mighty firmament. Praise him for his mighty deeds. Praise him according to the entire range of his greatness. Praise him with the sound of the trumpet. Praise him with lyre and harp. Praise him with timb...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Rather than everyone singing all the time, many choirs ring the changes by creating smaller ensembles within the larger choir or have occasional solo...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Sarcastic remarks from X Factor judges. Teachers telling kids to “stand at the back and just mime”. Being made to stand up and sing solo to get...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There are times in most choirs when a soloist or a small ensemble is required. These roles can be allocated by the MD but in many cases singers are a...